By: Henry N. Kolenky
Pleebo City, Maryland County: The Liberia National Police is currently investigating a 46-year-old grandmother identified as Maria Toe of Pleebo City Zone Four (4A) for allegedly beating and torturing her two years old granddaughter which resulted to the breaking of the child’s right leg.
Suspect Maria Wilson was arrested following the release of an intelligence by some community dwellers. Eyes witnesses told our correspondent that suspect Maria Wilson severely beat on the two years old minor and allegedly broke her right leg instantly.
This sad incident toke place in September of this year, but eyes witnesses alleged that the suspect relatives withheld the information, causing little Theresa Zabbeh to suffer severe pains.
Maryland County Gender Coordinator Madam Sayennoh Whea disclosed that the constant torturing of children in Maryland County is inhuman and completely unacceptable.
The gender coordinator described the present heath status of the two years old minor as something that is deteriorating due to the broken leg, and that the child needs good medical attention. According to Sayennoh Whea, the incident has drawn the attention of several community dwellers making them to report the issue to the Women and Children Protection Section of the Liberia National Police through the Gender Coordinator.
The chief of operation of Pleebo City police detachment, Amos Yancy, confirmed the incident and explained that the suspect in police custody is undergoing investigation in accordance with due process. Officer Yancy disclosed that the victim is under the supervision of the Gender Ministry in Maryland County, undergoing treatment at Cavalla Rubber Cooperation Hospital in Pleebo District.
Meanwhile, Maryland County cross border women vice president, Madam Comfort Wilson, described the action of the 46 years old suspect as heartless and embarrassing and called for timely intervention by national government to secure the life of the victim.
The grandmother confirmed in her police cell that indeed she committed the act, but was under undue temptation. She begged for pardon and promised to not carry on such act.
